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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-05-12
EXCITING CONTESTS.
How Students at German Universities Pre-
pare Themselves for Dueling.

How Students at German Universities Pre-
pare Themselves for Dueling.
He was first enveloped in large
white gaberdine. Next his throat was
protected by bands of thick cloth,
wound tightly round and round until it
seemed well-nigh impossible for him to
move his head. The front of his body
was then covered with what looked very
like dropsical cricket pad on large
scale, extending from the chest to the
knees. The sword arm, from the wrist
to the shoulder, was then padded and
bandaged to three times its natural
size, and the hand guarded by thick
leathern gauntlet. Lastly, a pair of
spectacles, trimmed with metal, pro-
tected the ewes. The schlager. or duel
ing sword, is then placed in his hand
a nasty looking weapon about yard
and quarter in length, quite blunt but
for about ten inches at the end, where
it is double-edged and as sharp as a
razor. Thus accoutred, our hero, being
the challenging party, walks slowly
forward to the middle of the ground,
his right arm, which must be terribly
heavy, supported by the Fuchs, or
junior Freshman of the Verbindung, and
surrounded by his comrades and adj
mirers. Meanwhile the same elaborate
preparations have been going on
at the other end of the ground,
and in a few moments the men
are standing opposite each other, the
one small and 1.-the, the other stout
heavy man, with the head and neck of
bull. Each man has his second-alsd
partially protected by padding-who
stands close by him ON the left, with a
blunt sword in his hand. Between the
two, but at safe distance, stands the
umpire. just behind is an attendant
with basin of water, sponge and a
chair, while the doctors hover round
the group like vultures seeming slaugh-
ter from afar. The buzz of converse
ton in the ring is Immediately hushed
as the umpire calls "SiIentium, zur
Me,asur?' and announces that two men,
bers of such and such Verbindasngen will
fight for fifteen minutes. Then one of
the seconds gives the word to cross
swords; and as the two figures in the
middle stand with right arms high in
the air and swords crossed, the other
second cries "Losr' and off they 60.
The strokes, coming entirely from the
wrist, rain down so rapidly that it is
almost impossible for an inexperienced
eye to follow them, but as each one is
guarded one hears the sharp thwack of
the sword as it descends harmless on
some part of the padding of the shoulder
or throat. Suddenly small! tuft of
hair seems to spring from the big man s
head. '.Haltr' cries his opponents
, second. The swords areinstantly struck
up by the seconds and the umpire steps
up to examine the head. It was close
shave, but the skin is whole, so they
start again. The men are now getting
terribly excited. Breathless and pant
ing they slash away at each other. and
it is no easy matter for the seconds to
stop them at the word shalt. London
Soctetu,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-05-12
OLD MEN IN EUROPE.
The Important Part Played by Them in
the Political Affairs of the Day,

The Important Part Played by Them in
the Political Affairs of the Day,
The extent to which the old men
Europe are engaged in the active occu-
pations of life is phenomenal to the
American mind. Ferdinand de Lesseps,
in his eighty-second year, has recently
paid visit to the Emperor William, of
Germany, aged ninety, to talk over
business connected with the Suez and
Panama canals. 1t will be some years
before the latter enterprise can be
finished at best, but its protector acts
as if he would be ready to undertake
another work of the same magnitude
after its completion. OF course Prime
Minister Bismarck, a comparatively
young man of seventy-tour, had to be
called into consultation. and it is fair to
suppose that Commander-in-Chief of
the German armies, Won Moltke, aged
eighty-seven, who recently made such
a stirring speech in the Reichstag. had
something to say on the subject.
De Lesseps does not appear to have
gained much by his visit from a bust
ness point of view, but he was able to
carry home to President of the French
Republic Grevy, aged eighty, express
sions of friendship which, it is to be
hoped, were sincere. While those old
men were thus talking to each other on
the Continent, on the other side of the
Channel Gladstone, aged seventy-seven,
was girding up his loins to lead the
Parliamentary fight in favor of Irish
Home Rule. His old friend and CO
laborer, John Bright, aged seventy-six,
is taking an active interest in opposing
him.
It requires but a glance at the public
men of this country to see how far we
are removed from this state of things
The President of the French Republic
might easily be father to man ten
years older than our President, and the
German Emperor might be a grand
father to him. The youngest of the
men mentioned is old enough to be
superannuated and placed on the PEN
sion list by our laws as an ex-Supreme
Court Justice. 1t is an extremely rare
thing with US for a man of seventy to
be busily occupied in political duties.
And what is true of public life here i:
largely true of private activity.
Why this difference between men or
the two sides of the Atlanticf Is il
climate, early overwork and pressure
manner of living, or all combined, tina
thus consumes our energies before thei
timer The question is an interesting
one, and worth study.-N T. World.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-05-12

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ton. On it is painted the only portrait
extant Of Washington in his youth. 1t
represents him at the age of seventeen,
clad in Captains uniform. About
him are angels, goddesses and Indians
--Chicn1o Herald.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
DRO WyED BY HIS BROTBERg

Camden, May 22.-Ccorgo Bempfcr, age four, was
pushed into the water Of old slulce above
Camden Oh Friday afternoon, by his BROTHER and was
drowned. The little fellow with his two brothers,
the eldest sight years Old and the little Of Joseph
HOrncr, pcghbor, started early In the afternoon to
go down t9 tho river and the shad fishing. George
was not wanted, and constantly abused by his
brothers. When they reached an old suicoway near
river John Bcmpfer deliberately pushed his lit'lc
brother H. and the three boys away, leaving him
10 his fsic. The drowning occurred at o'clock IN
tho afls nOOn, Late the evening the father Of the
Icmpfcs boys returned from his work In Camden
lie lvcf n miserable hOvcl with his Sou-, his wife
having tIopod and abandoned her children several
months ago The father asked where George was.
& told by his brothers that they dit not Know
Tho II her refused 10 believe this story and hOggr
the ey cr In order 10 compel him to tell the tfut'
when nc confessed that the child drownci
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
THURMAN FOR GOVERNOR.

fAIK OF FORCING A NOMINATION on M-CLEYE-
LANDS FRIENDS ALARMED
COLUMBUS. Ohio May % (speeiaD Democratic
county conventions which have been held in Ohio have
instructed delegates the State convention to nominate
Thurman for Governor. week ago the nomination OF
T. E. Powell was conceded Nov at least twenty five
Democratic weekly papers have come out in double
loaded editorials insisting upon Thurman's nomination
whether he wants the belief being that he will
not refuse IL 1t is forced upon him unanimously He Is
eyave about while declaring that he does not want to
he bothered. Two years ago he was begged by John
Mclean aud Others to be candidate that Hoadly might
be forced out OF Ohio politics Thurman refused to be
tool in such spite work As the conditions different
this year he may accept The Democrats hope that
nominating Thurman, the Republicans In their conven
ton week later will make John Sherman the nominee
and thus give the Ohio campaign national Significance.
Friends Of the Cleveland administration much
posed 10 Thurman and asking for his appoint
mcnt the Supreme Bench that he may be shelved.
definite is expected from the old this week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
THE VETO or THE BEVERLY BILL.
GOVERNOR AMrs FOR DOING AN US-

UNFOLDING GOVERNOR AMrs FOR DOING AN US-
PLEASANT DUTY.
BOSTON, May % (specta -speaking OF the veto OF the
Beverly bill, tho measure which has caused so much
talk for some weeks and which has brought to light
questionable transactions the State House. The Jour
nal will say tomorrow morning:
doubt that meets to-day IL will
receive communication from Governor Ames
VIII assign his for refusing 10 give the bill creating
OF Beverly Farms the OF law by his
Tho communication into the hands OF who
the General Court Saturday order
any questions which might arise by OF the limit
the within which bill must be vetoed allowed TO be.
law without the signature OF the Executive might
be avoided: The Governor has no official knowledge
that the Legislature Is not In session on Satur
day. and If any communication intended for u Is
prepared and placed in the hands Of the official
messenger the Court has decided that the Executive has
formed his duty In the matter as required by law. His Ex
cencey has ntimaed 10 members Of the press that hiss
municaon 10 a veto The grounds upon which Governor
Ames bases his action viii not DO made known
the House tomorrow. There Is. however. no
of which Do given for preventing the
bill becoming law The reports OF the investigating
both branches furnish arguments which mast
and which be answered There bo
doubt that the public sentiment OF Massachusetts VIII
abundanty indOrse the action OF Governor Ames in the
be otherwise than unpleasant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
TT WASH COUNTERFEIT THERESA STURLA.

BALTIMORE, May ~ tSpeciGl.-Theiesa sturla,
who was reported TO have attempted suicido In
Chicago, is in Baltimore living With her family She
complains bitterly OF the stories published about her
since her imprisonment at Joliet Tor tho killing OF
Charles Stiles She SAID left Chicago three years
ago and came to Baltimore. have turned my back
on the past and have tried to forget it. have led
an honest honorable life. and have Deen working
and studying very hard all the time. hope to make
my debut in Baltimore but before ! do l want TO
become efficient III my music IA ! can.
The great objection have TO these stories" con-
tinued Miss StuIla, "is on account of my mother
She ia old now and should happen to DO absent
from home "A report ike this would almost kill her
unless she should know il TO be untrue Then, again.
bad women in other cities of the country have been
taking INV name. Only last week received letter
from San Francisco telling OF the gongs on OF Theresa
Stura in that place. | was never in San Francisco
This is only one instance of many"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
LITTLE REST FOR WILLIAM OBRIEN.

HE WILL GO TO HAMILTON TO-DAY - IALA VI
SENDING BODY GUARD WITH HIM.
NIAGARA FALLS, May 22. - To thinK tn"'
William o'Brien could find rest and quiet In any
rlaco would be 10 think something next 10 the LII"
nossible. Hc came to Niagara Falls hoping 10 Dc
out of tho way yet, although his train dld not ar
rive hero until O'Clock this morning, crowd had
collected TO greet him, and Mr.. OBrien WIN eieep
in his ewes and staggering from weakness arose from
his birth and taken possession OF py eeNcI@
hundred persons, some OF whom carried him TO his
car,,age To was driven to the international Hotel
Mr. O'Bren said tonight that although he was
greatly exhausted and scarcely able 10 speak above
bis breath he was determined upon going to Ham
lton Tomorrow. His friends are alarmed at his fe
solve not because of their fear OF another attack
there? although such attack Is considered ex-
ccedinply probable but because the mere Journey
inc itself and the effort Of making anothr speech
nro likely TO overpower him and imperil his Aie
As the policemen in tho different towns where
the editor of "Unltcd Ireland" has been stoned
have so far failed to protect him. and as 1t Is be-
leved that similar condition Of things VIII preVan
in Hamilton, it is said by Of his enthusiastic
friends hero that strong bodyguard of stalwart
men will be organized in Buffalo and viii accom-
pany him Mr.. O'Brien, however, docs not approve
this as he docs not think there Will be any need for
any such STEP His friends have a positive Opin-
ion TO the contrary, but they Will do nothing without
his sanction.
Mr. O'Brien goes from Hamilton to Montreal,
where an open air meeting will be held and torch
light procession organized 10 escort him through the
prncpa streets Of the city. Although Montreal was
the first place he spoke, this second demonstration is
in response clamors of the French Canadians and
other citizens who have no ahation with the Irs ana
who took part in the first meeting but VINO are alX
ious to do so their answer to the attacks ut
Toronto and Kingston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
.CREATOR OF THE THISTLE.
WILLIAM CLARK AND THE SCOTCH RACER.

A or,IEr RESIDENT OF NEWARK FIRST SUGGESTED
THE BUILDING OF THE YACHT-HIs FRIENDS IN
SCOTLAND WHO JOINED HIM IN THE ENTER
PRISE.
The mystery surrounding the Scotch yacht Thistle.
with which Great Britain hopes to regain the Americas
Cup is partially dispeed by the that the
principal owner Is William Clark OF Newark, who has
associated several Scotch friends and relatives with him
In the endeavor build yacht that outsa thing
OF her size that America produce In the recent
races for the cup, Mr. Clark who is the millionaire man.
ufaclrer OF thread in Newark and In Scotland, became
deeply Interested and when he visited Scotland soon
after last fall he consulted with dozen prom-
yaohtsmen. and the result was an order to clyde
shipbulder which has produced the Thistle. In the
syndicate the builder. G. L. Watson John Clark OF
Paisley; W. Campbell Clark OF Newark, N. j..
James Bell, and Others. William Clark returned to
America after but has been kept Informed as to
the progress OF the work few weeks ago W. Campbell
Clark Scotland witness the Launching OF the
Thistle and William Clark will follow him In July They
will probably return in Mr.. Clarks steam yacht None
gan vessel which rivals in luxury the Gould and Ben
nett yachts The Mohcgan will be used in the interna-
tonal for Mr. Clarks friends Mr. Clark declined to
give particulars which had been denied 10 inqurers In
Scotland 90" can't give the names Of my associates he
said but they all scochmen and yachfsmen After
we had agreed build tho yacht Mr. Watson came over
here, and my guest for three weeks Ho picked up
a good many valuable hints. Tho Thistle cost about
$4,000, and will be fitted up plainly but comfort
ably. We will sell her when the race is over,
in all probability. 1 think tho best test OF
her speed will be made May 80 and 81. when she will
with the Thames Yacht Ciub from eoutnehu 10
Harwich." ,.,
Mr. Clark has apparently gone into this matter with
his whole heart and while he did not appear to relish
the prospective noorety he spoke as frankly OF the
Thistle no could with Difference TO the desire for
secrecy of his Scotch associates.
The announcement that the Thistle owes its existence
TO william Clark astonshed nobody more than residents
Of fNewJersey. 1t has been singuarly wekept secret
OF
OF personal friends Whatever effect Mr. ClarRs course
may have yachting. he will undoubtedly remain pre-
csey the same quiet citizen Newark ne has been for
many years His factory employs 5000 persons and
established IN America because there was proec-
tive tariff Newark owes to the factory at least
S5,000,000 OF its taxable valuation, and indirectly.
probably far great section OF the city dates
period of wonderful prosperity to the building OF the
thread works there and the selection OF Newark by the
ClarKs led TO the establishment OF several similar fac
tories in or near the city. Mr. Clark is Republican In
politics and efficient helper in campaigns and has been
several times urged To accept Office but has declined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
THE FUyERAL or WILLIAM II. MACY.

The funeral Of william II. Macy, the wen-kno~n
president OF the Seamen's Bank for Savings, took
place yesterday afternoon In the Friends Meeting
House In Ruthcrfordplacc There was largo at
tendance, and the seating capacity OF the house was
taxed to Its utmost There was notable gatnerilS
OF Quakors, Of whom came from out OF the state
and there was also present large number OF relatives
friends and business associates OF Mr.. Macy HIS
family occupied front seats In the right centre division
of pcws, and delegations from the Sc3mcn's Bank
tho Leather Manufacturer Bank the United States
Trust Company and several fire Insurance companies
with which Mr.. Macy was once connected had seats
in the left centre division OF pows The collin was
placed In front Of the platform, which was occupied
by ministers, both men and women, and elders.
The services were conducted according 10 tho
Quaker ceremony. Tho ministers who spoke were
Daniel H. Chiffon, Of Amawalk, Wcstchester county ;
David Newport, Of Pennsylvania Thomas fOuac
and Samuel Is. Halncs,of this city, and Lydia NJ
Price. At the close OF the services the body was
taken 10 WOOdlawn for burial.
among those present were Joseph H. Choatr
benjamin III. Field, AIgcrnon 5. Sullivan, Elbrdge T.
Gerry, John ID. Rockefeller, william y. ROckefeller
Merritt Trlmble Il. r. Marbury, Sheppard Gand JOhn
Il. Agncw Thomas Hicks, W. B. Isham Charles r.
SWAIN wilson NJ. Powell, John H. Griffin, John w. O.
Ieverdgc, Dr. Charles 4. Nichols, Chauncey Shaifer
Francis +. walker James NJ Halsted, Daniel Barnes
Henry T. Marshall, George Bell, James Fraser, Nj. T.
Palmer.
Among tho relatives OF Mr.. Macy present besides
tho members Of his family here were his brOthcr',
+. ii. and j. II. Macy. Other relative were Isaac
H. walker, Sylvanus +. Jenkins and william L.
jenkins,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
TIE FIRE RECORD.
AN EXPRESS COMPANY'S STABLES BURNED.
HUNDREDS OF FRANTIC HORSES GALLoP THROUGH
TIE srREFrs-nAMAGE $50 O0n.

HUNDREDS OF FRANTIC HORSES GALLoP THROUGH
THE sTREETs-DAMAGE 100000.
The United States Express Conpanys stable at Eighth
and Henderson sts Jersey City. destroyed by fire at
an early hopr yesterday morning. John Koehler, tho
watchman, while making his rounds about 3:l5 IN
discovered flames Issuing from the top Of the elevator
shaft the door OF the paint shop lie at gave
the alarm Several men who standing outside rushed
the building aud up to the second floor where tho
horses are kept They from stall TO another cut
ting the horses loose, and in few minutes there
stampede among the animals They were wild with
terror and IL only with great difficulty that the
succeeded In driving the frantic the broad
horse walks leading 10 the floor below. Tne horses
tumbled over each other down the inclined gangways
and out into the street. scattering the assembled
crowds ght and lefc and doing effective work than
the police in clearing the streets There were $50 horses
In the stable and all OF them except thirty or thirty Ve
escaped They ran loose all over the city, and up 10 last
night many OF them had not been recovered. In tho
meantime the flames had spread and the whole Interior
OF the building was ON hfe. Ihe nrenen were lhte III
arriving aud somewhat DISTRACTED in their work by
the large number Of express wagons which had been run
out Of the lower nOOr OF the building into the street m
in hour and half had the fire under control The hfe
spread to large HAT adjoining the stable on the west
John W. Stewart, who occupied the top OOr OF the nat
had his furniture destroyed by fire and water and the
The stable was a substantial brick building 100 feet
wide and $50 feet long The main building was three
stories high and the wings two stories IL was erected
I'm 1855 at a cost Of $4,000 and the company took
possession OF IL In December OF that year The wagons
kept the first floor and the Offices and blacsnn
shop were also located there The entire second iloor
floor the paint shop storeroo, wheelwrght shOp
and harnessrOOn. The building completely gutted
nothing being left but the bare walls The loss on build
ing is estimated at $4,000, horses $4,000 stock and
harness $4,000 making total OF $4,000. This s fully
covered by insurance in NewYork companies. The com
pany will begin 10 rebuild at once
The wagon equipment remains practically intact.
The service will not be Interrupted. all tho harness
that was burned was replaced yesterday and Tie Dusl
ness Will be conducted to-day as usual.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
NEW-YORK. MONDAY, MAY %, 1884, !.
DIR. MGLYNN SEEMS UNDISMAYED.
HE HAS HEARD NOTHING FROM THE POPE.
EDITOR GAHAS GIVES HIS VIEWS on THE LETTER TO
THE ARCHBISHOP

EDITOR GAHAS GIVES HIS VIEWS on THE LETTER TO
THE ARCHBISHOP.
Pope Leos letter to Archbishop Corrgan has caused
revival of public interest in the case of DE- McGlynn
Some OF Dr. McGlynns friends talked freely the mat
ter but the Doctor himself declined say anything for
publication He In Jersey City after his return
there and II has not yet received the Pope letter
or the threat OF accommodation. All that know
about this note from the Pope" he said, is what
has been said about II in the papers"
His lecture in Jersey City well attended 1t was
held in the Academy of Music and for benefit OF the
striking coalhanders The Doctor spoke for nearly two
hours The sanctity of Labor" In the OF which
hereerated his Views the land question, and declared
that please goodness he would continue to teach these
doctrines"
Dr. Burtscl and other clerical friends OF Dr. McGlynn
declined to express any opinion the Papal letter but
his lay admirers less reserved The following inter
view with Editor Gahan of The Catholic Herald is fair
sample of how many Of them feel on the subject Said
Mr. Gahan
The letter merely considered by itself has special
Significance, does IL settle anything II Ia simply
reply TO sent to Rome by Archbishop Corrigan, who
has given tho Pope his side of the matter As TO tho
USE states that such note has been received then
certainly tho case assumes moro serious aspect Ex
perhaps tho Doctor would consent TO go Rome. do
not mean by this that o ought to go or that is his duty
might bo able 10 give his side OF the
II it is true that Dr, McGlynn must 20 to Rome and
refuses to go. he is TO be of. then say the Know
Nohings right and IL would be In order for the
majority OF the citizens OF the United Statesmen being
Cathoo-to call i'll question the citizenship OF every
Catholic. DR. McGlynn has expressed views on what is
has ecn cse Sa S cme So% this SS.S Ras
Catholic cannot be good citizen of country as
Protestant. Why Because Rome. as the -Nothngs
maintained. has first claim upon him This We Cath
olics have strenuously denied but the of Dr. Nc
Gynn would seem to teach that the KnOwNothng view
was correct.
Another thing these views about law that the Doctor
taught by John Kelly few years agowhen he controlled
The Star Is II at all improbable that they will e taken
up yet by OF the old parties When this Is done.
what position will the Church be in Rather unenyable.
/ should say"